PROGRAM October – November – December 2019

Eagle Rock RNP 24 Jul 2019 Photo courtesy of Mark Harper

PO BOX 250 SUTHERLAND NSW 1499 ABN 28 780 135 294

http://www.sutherlandbushwalkers.org.au

INTRODUCTION Sutherland Bushwalkers Club provides opportunities for safe bush sports activities. Membership is open to all 18 years of age and over and currently stands at approx. 300 members. The club meets on the last Wednesday of each month (except Jan and Dec) at the Sutherland Council Stapleton Avenue Community Centre, cnr. Stapleton Ave & Belmont St, Sutherland at 7.00 pm. For membership enquiries and/or further information, see the club’s website, email us at [email protected], or write to us at our post office box. BOOKINGS It is imperative that bookings are made directly with the Activity Organiser. At least 4 days’ notice for one- day activities and 10 days for o/night activities should be given if you wish to participate. Frequently there is a limit on the number of people, so it is best to book early. Visitors are welcome on activities if the Activity Organiser agrees. MEETING AND DEPARTURE TIMES The time and conditions for meeting and departing cannot be extended to wait for those who are late. If you find that you are not able to attend, please advise the Activity Organiser immediately. This may allow another person to attend when numbers are limited. TRANSPORT Car pooling is recommended. Where transport is by car, travel costs are shared between passengers. The following formula is suggested for sharing transport costs: calculate contribution of each person by doubling the cost of fuel and dividing by the number of occupants, including the driver, and share equally any additional costs, eg entrance fees, road tolls etc. GRADES One day walks: Start with a Grade 1 or grade 2 walk if you haven’t been on a full day bushwalk before. Start with a Grade 3 or Grade 4 day walk if you have some experience. O/night walks: These require more experience and fitness than day walks of an equivalent grade so try some day walks of a higher grade before attempting an o/night walk. All activities: Grading is subjective and cannot take into account all possible factors so if you are uncertain about the grade, the experience and fitness required or the terrain, ask for advice. Club activities are generally graded on a scale of 1 to 6: On an activity Graded 4 or above you could encounter off track sections and/or exposed areas at any time. Some activities come with more risk than others. An Activity Organiser may exclude any participant who may have difficulty completing the planned activity. Easy (1) Opportunity for large number of walkers, including those with reduced walking ability to walk on well- marked and even tracks. Tracks are man-made and may have a few steps. Should not be steep. Suitable for beginners. Distance should not exceed 10 km. Easy/Medium (2) Easy walk, mostly on tracks of low gradient. Opportunity to walk easily in natural environments on well-marked tracks. Tracks should not be steep. Distance should not exceed 15 km. Medium (3) Some hilly sections &/or rougher terrain. Opportunity to walk on defined and distinct tracks, with some steep sections you will require a reasonable level of fitness. Distance should not exceed 20 km. Medium/Hard (4) Steeper, rougher terrain & may have off-track sections (up to 50% or more, depending on terrain) or a longer distance track walk. Opportunity to explore and discover relatively undisturbed natural environments, mostly along defined and distinct tracks. Tracks can be steep. There may be short sections of rock scrambling involved. Activity Organisers should have map reading abilities and/or the ability to use a compass. Distance depends on circumstances. Not suitable for beginners. Hard (5-6) Strenuous walking over difficult terrain, much of which can be unfamiliar. Only suitable for fit and experienced walkers possessing navigation skills. Many people who haven’t walked off-track before find these walks extremely difficult. The descriptions above refer only to bushwalking trips. Where these grades are applied to other activities (eg cycling), the descriptions no longer apply but a similar level of fitness and experience is required. More information is available on our web site.

SAFE BUSHWALKING, SEARCH AND RESCUE Safety Before and After Your Activity Participants: Leave a description of activity with a friend or authority and advise them when you are expected to return. Leave the name and a contact number of the Activity Organiser or a Club Committee Member in case they have any concerns. On your return let your contact know you are back. Activity Organisers and Participants: Consider carrying a PLB (personal locator beacon). PLB’s are used for serious emergencies or life-threatening situations. In the event of being lost or a medical incident first call is to Emergency services on Triple Zero 000 The Emergency Services will initiate NSW SES BSAR (NSW SES Bush Search and Rescue), which is a specialist unit of the SES, if required. Handy App for All : A Smartphone App Emergency + is a national app to assist people to call the right number at the right time, from anywhere in . The app uses a mobile phone’s GPS . Emergency+ also 3 includes SES and Police Assistance Line numbers as options, so that non-emergency calls are made to the most appropriate number. TRIP REPORT All Activity Organisers must complete a Trip Report and a Risk Waiver form for the activity. Forms can be downloaded off Club’s website . These must be sent to the Club Secretary (address on form).in a timely manner after the activity. EQUIPMENT On camping activities provide your own camping equipment or arrange to share. Activity Organisers will advise on required equipment. Beginners are advised not to buy expensive equipment without advice. Club equipment, including camping gear, backpacks, safety equipment and some maps, is available for loan. At least 14 days’ notice should be given if you wish to borrow any equipment. For further information on equipment, contact the Equipment Officer (contact details on page 11). The club has two personal locator beacons (PLB) for use on activities. PLBs are also available from some Police Stations, Visitor Information Centres and NPWS Offices.

GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPANTS ON CLUB ACTIVITIES

1 Ensure you are fit enough for the degree of difficulty of the trip. If in doubt, discuss it with the Activity Organiser prior to the trip. 2 Carry sufficient water for conditions of the trip – generally a minimum of 1 or 2 litres, or more in hotter conditions. 3 Ensure you are suitably equipped including personal medication, first aid kit, sunscreen, hat, food (bring some spare food in case the trip is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances), rain gear, whistle, torch & appropriate clothing & footwear. A map & compass may also enhance your enjoyment of the trip. Some activities, such as cycling, require special equipment, eg bright clothing, helmet, pump, spare tube & tools. 4 Follow instructions. The Activity Organiser has your welfare at heart. Be courteous, co-operative and helpful to others in the group. 5 You should not leave the activity unless pre-arranged, but if it is necessary, you must advise the Activity Organiser and, if requested, sign off on the attendance list. The Activity Organiser may decide to send someone to accompany you. 6 Do not allow yourself to become separated from the group. If experiencing difficulty such as pace, blisters or shortage of water, advise the Activity Organiser immediately. Participants should maintain a line of sight with people in front & behind them. If nature calls, leave your pack on the track to indicate your intentions. 7 Ensure there is sufficient space between yourself and the person in front so that branches flicking back do not injure you. 8 Do not proceed past track junctions until advised to do so. 9 Do not fall behind the person appointed “tail” for any reason without advising the “tail”. 10 Ensure the Activity Organiser is aware that you have made it to the end of the activity. 11 Ensure all vehicles start before leaving for home.

12 Thank the Activity Organiser & bring a sense of humour & adventure. The Activity Organisers are all volunteers, so please remember to be patient and kind. 13 All participants share responsibility (or are prepared to) for the orderly conduct and safety of any club activity in which they participate. This extends to helping others in an emergency. Peer activities are activities where no instructional or guiding structure exists and it is the responsibility of each participant to ensure the suitability of their equipment and themselves for the activity. All kayaking and canoeing activities are peer activities.

NEW ACTIVITY ORGANISERS, NEW ACTIVITIES AND THE NEXT PROGRAM

We are always in need of more Activity Organisers, new activities and new ideas. If you have any suggestions or would like to contribute to the program, contact the Activity Collector or the Program Secretary. The program activities can also be viewed on the club website. For security purposes names and phone numbers are deleted on the public version.

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INSURANCE Financial club members are covered under blanket insurance policies taken out by Bushwalking Australia Inc. The policies cover activities undertaken in Australian and New Zealand if those activities are included in our activity program. Additional club activities will only be covered if details of the activity are given to a committee member by email, or in writing prior to the start of the activity. Members participating in activities run by other clubs that are members of a body included in the blanket insurance, will be covered. Activity Organisers should report all incidents involving injury in the Post Trip Incident Report section of the Trip Report. The Personal Accident insurance covers participants up to 95 years of age and provides benefits to injured persons. If an incident occurs, always notify the Activity Organiser. Lodging a claim: The club member should contact our insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson Sports Division (JLT). Phone 1300 574 980 or email [email protected] If the injured member is unable to contact the insurance broker, the Activity Organiser should do so. Claims should be notified as soon as possible but within 30 days. Personal Injury claim form available for download off Bushwalking Australia website www.bushwalkingaustralia.org/insurance – Bushwalking Australia Inc PA Policy number 0012117.

FOR CONTACT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES BELOW SEND AN EMAIL TO: [email protected]

SUMMER WEATHER ALERT : Caution High Temps ,Hot days may be a health and safety issue Activity Organisers check websites before your activity, you may need to go to an alternative plan. Websites: National Parks alerts for park closures, BOM (bureau of meteorology) for weather alerts, Fires Near Me for fire warnings.

October 2019

Wed 2 1 WALK WITH A PURPOSE- AUDLEY, HISTORY Oct Easy walk long starting from cafe back to cafe. Makes for a nice day out and good introduction for new members. Easy 7km

Wed 2 4 BUSHWALK- Royal NP - Saddle Gully Oct The traditional Winifred Falls walk with a difference. We will walk on to Anice Falls and have a look at what is below the falls - we will follow Saddle Gully down to the Hacking and then make our way back to Winifred along the shoreline. Joint Organisers Debbie Coutinho & Tony Larkin. 8 km

Thur 3 3 BUSHWALK- COALCLIFF TO AUSTIMMER Oct Climb to the top of the Illawarra Escarpment, then walk along the Forest track with great views over the coast. Coffee (hopefully) at Sublime Point, then a steep descent, mainly steps and ladders, to Austinmer

Fri 4 3 BUSHWALK-BARREN GROUNDS NATURE RESERVE Oct The track which circles the reserve takes us to great views of the south coast and north towards Wollongong.Some of the Spring flowering of Boronia should still be out. Approx 18 km all gently undulating. Map Kangaroo Valley 1:25,000

Sat 5 4 BUSHWALK- BUNDEENA TO LOFTUS Oct Catch the ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena and then walk to Loftus via , Winifred Falls, Audley and up the Honeymoon steps to Loftus station. 19km Sun 6 3 CYCLING- FERRY TO PARRAMATTA Oct Ferry to Parramatta ( or Rydalmere ) and cycle back (remember daylight saving starts today) for return cycle along cycleway to . Morning tea at Rhodes. About 40 km

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Tue 8 3 BUSHWALK- BUNDEENA TO Oct Catch the ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena then along the coast down to Marley Beach and return. 12km

Wed 9 4 BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALK Oct – Descend the Golden Stairs, then follow the Federal Pass Track past Ruined Castle to Cedar Gap, Korrowall Knife Edge, Mt Solitary, then Chinamans Gap/Gully Steep ascents and descents with some rock scrambling. Approx 15 Km

Wed 9 2/3 BUSHWALK - LOFTUS - HEIGHTS - SUTHERLAND Oct Walk from Loftus Station along Forbes Creek and up to explore the ridge before descending to the and ending the walk at Sutherland Station. 12 km.

Sat 12 2 BUSHWALKING - KIAMA AREA Oct Cooks Nose walk in the Barren Grounds. – 8km return, lunch at a lovely lookout over Brogers Creek valley which adjoins Kangaroo Valley. An easy walk. Refreshments at Jamberoo Pub after walk. 10:30am start, can offer 3 starters lift from Kiama Station meeting 8:01 train from Sutherland.

Sun 13 2/3 BUSH & TRACK WALK- HARBOUR NATIONAL Oct Take a ferry ride from to the zoo. The walk will begin from Taronga Zoo and take you to Balmoral Beach. All on track with amazing views of Sydney harbour. There will be plenty of time for side trips down to the various beaches and lookouts along the route. Return to the zoo either via bus or along the same track and then public transport home.

Sun 13 3 CYCLING – to BARANGAROO Oct Fishos at Kyeemagh to Newtown, Glebe, Anzac Bridge, Pyremont Bridge, Barangaroo, Walsh Bay for morning tea then on to lunch at Bourke Street Bakery at Mascot before returning to Kyeemagh.About 40km

Wed 16 4 BUSHWALK- GNW. THORNLEIGH TO HORNSBY Oct Starting at Thornleigh Station, walking 1 km through suburban streets before getting into Berowra valley through a range of environments and finishing at Hornsby Station. 12km

Wed 16 3 URBAN BUSHWALK – MANLY Oct From the Warringah Aquatic Centre; walk down Creek to Manly Dam. Walk around the Dam via its wall and return up Curl Curl Creek 11km Thur 17 3 BUSHWALK- HEATHCOTE NAT PARK Oct Starting from the Bullawarring Track and then loop walk around Lake Toolooma with a climb up a large rock face for a fantastic view and morning tea after viewing a cave and onward to the scenic dam wall. Mostly management trail but a bit of ascent and descent through bush and over some rocks. Approx 6km. Max 10 people.

Fri 18 3 BUSHWALK- ROYAL NAT PARK Oct Bottle Forest to Karloo Pool. Start at Heathcote station then onto Kangaroo Creek, Karloo Pool then up to Heathcote station. Note – some fairly narrow, steep sections down to Kangaroo Creek. Approx 9kms

Sat 19 4 BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALK Oct Victoria Falls Lookout to Perrys Lookdown via Blue Gum Forrest. 630m descent and ascent. Car Shuffle. Approx. 15Km Map: 1:25 000 MOUNT WILSON & KATOOMBA

Sun 20 4 BUSHWALK / TRAINING- BEROWRA TO HORNSBY Oct Part of the Great North Walk with some very hard hills. Training Day 22.6 km

Sun 20 3 CYCLING- RHODES “Take a punt” RIDE Oct Meeting at Rhodes for a figure 8 ride along both banks of the via the Silverwater and Rhodes Bridges and Mortlake to Putney punt. Morning tea at Rhodes. About 40 km

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Wed 23 2/3 BUSHWALK – Oct A little street walking but also pleasant bush tracks with great views of two local rivers. Explore this suburb and learn some of its interesting history – ferries and punt, remnants of the road to the Illawarra. 10 km

Wed 23 4 BUSHWALK- ROYAL NP- Gooseberry Bay Oct Usually seen from a kayak, this section of the Park invites exploration. We will follow the shoreline from Costens Point around Gooseberry Bay and then along part of South West Arm Creek. It will be a bit rough and scratchy, but the views should make it all worthwhile. Joint Organisers Debbie Coutinho & Tony Larkin. 8 km.

Fri 25 3 BUSHWALK/TRAINING- ROYAL NAT PARK Oct Heathcote to Waterfall- Uloola Track 11.3km. Enjoying the Spring flowers but still training . Sat 26 2/3 BUSHWALK- Oct Meet at Audley and Walk to Winifred Falls, South West Arm and Anice Falls. Return the same way. Approx 10km. Good for those new to club.

Sat 26 4 BUSHWALK- OTFORD TO BUNDEENA Oct Walk the iconic Coast Track in one day, starting at Otford and finishing in Bundeena with great ocean views along the way. Ferry across to Cronulla at the end. HARD 28km Sun 27 3 COASTAL WALK- BONDI to BRONTE/ COOGEE Oct Train from Sutherland 8.55am to Bondi Junction (South Coast train) then Bus to Bondi. Join the crowds for this beautiful summer walk, swim and cooling ocean breezes make this a special day out. No rail track work dependent.

Sun 27 CANCER COUNCIL FUNDRAISER- 7 BRIDGES WALK Oct I am starting from Milsons Pt at 8.30. A 28km fundraiser for the Cancer Council.I have registered Sutherland Bushwalkers as a team. Walk registration is $70 (this is not a Cancer Council Donation). The course is a 28km closed loop circuit that travels clockwise around Sydney Harbour, highlighting many magnificent views and harbourside localities. You can donate prior or on the day if you choose. For all the details Google 7 Bridges Walk.

Mon 28 4 MONDAYS MYSTERY HIGHLIGHTS- ROYAL NAT PARK Oct Ever looked at the map and wondered about the local high points with interesting names (Mt Leighton Bailey, Flinders Sugarloaf, Shrapnel Hill, Colbee Knob, Stony Batter Hill, Scouters Mountain etc.) Have you thought 'what is up there'? I know I have. This walk is mostly off track, to have a look at one of these areas. Rough, scratchy, with recently burnt areas. 10 km.

Tue 29 3 KAYAK- LOCAL WATERWAYS Oct Meet at various places in the shire or nearby at 8.30 & return by noon. Contact a few days before the event to confirm starting point. PFD compulsory, no sit ons please. This is a peer activity

Wed 30 3 BUSHWALK – TWO VALLEYS Oct Starting at Tempe Station follow the Cooks River valley to Canterbury then up the hill and down to Bexley North. Follow Wolli Creek Valley back to Wolli Creek Station. Snippets of history along the way. Mostly bush and parkland. 15km

Wed 30 2 URBAN WALK- REDFERN to CIRCULAR QUAY Oct Start at Redfern Station and walk through historic SYDNEY University and Glebe to Blackwattle Bay and along the new park/harbour reserve to the Pyrmont Fish market for coffee, then through and Barangaroo to finish at either Circular Quay, or the rooftop cafe at the Museum of Contemporary Art, for lunch and the view. About 11 km.

Wed 30 GENERAL MEETING Oct Sutherland Community Centre, Stapleton Ave. Sutherland at 7pm. Speaker TBA . 7

Thur 31 3 BUSHWALK- ROYAL NAT PARK Oct Curra moors circuit. Meet at 9am Curra moors carpark. Walk 9.3 kms to coast see eagle rock. Mostly on service trails. Bring morning tea and water. Contact leader for car-pooling.

November 2019

Fri 1 3 HARBOUR & HISTORY Nov Harbour view walk with history & sustainability experience. Starting at Waverton railway station. Walk to The Coal Loader Centre for sustainability (amazing redevelopment & rich history) then onto Balls Head Reserve, Blues Point Reserve, Luna Park, under the Harbour Bridge then to Milson’s Pt station for the train home. 10km

Sat 2 4 BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALK Nov Goochs Crater – From near Bell Station follow a number of ridges to a crossing of the Wollangambie River, then on to the Crater. Indistinct and rough sections of track, with some steep rock scrambling points. 10km Map: 1:25 000 WOLLANGAMBE

Sat 2 4 BUSHWALK / TRAINING- BLUE MOUNTAINS NAT PARK Nov Wentworth Falls area viewing many of the falls. Hippocrene Falls, Vera Falls and Wentworth Falls, included a huge descent and ascent- a training day for Nepal. 14 km

Sun 3 3 CYCLING- to ROOKWOOD Nov Fishos to Rookwood cemetery with morning tea there then return on the Cooks River cycleway to Kyeemagh, about 40km

Wed 6 3 BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALK Nov Burra Korain Head – A ridge top walk with some sections of rough & indistinct track. With great views of the from the Head. Approx. 12km Map:1:25 000 MOUNT WILSON

Wed 6 3 BUSH& URBAN WALK- SUTHERLAND Nov Walk from Burnum Burnum via Prince Edward Park to Loftus . Return via track behind cemetery. Some ups and downs. Approx. 8 km.

Thur 7 3 BUSHWALKING- ROYAL NAT PARK Nov Starting at the South end of Lady Carrington Drive we walk along one of the oldest tracks in the Royal NP, the Forest Path Track, following the through rainforest, and then across Lady Carrington Drive to Palona (limestone) Cave for morning tea and return to cars via the shorter distance on the Lady Carrington Drive trail. About 9 kms and about three/four hours. Meet at Waterfall station to car pool. Max 10 people.

Sun 10 3 CYCLING- To BONDI JUNCTION Nov Fishos at Kyeemagh on cycleways to and Bondi Junction for morning tea, returning to Fishos by lunchtime. Mostly safe cycleways with a small amount of riding on quiet back streets. about 45km

Sun 10 4/5 MOUNTAIN TREK- NEPAL Nov to Join me for this classic fully supported World Expeditions 17 day trip. Trekking through 26 Nov Sherpa villages to the Everest Base Camp staying in private Eco campsites and lodges on a 2019 private tour. Trip is now full. Waiting list only

Mon 11 ROYAL NP - ADOPT A TRACK PROJECT Nov We will be continuing our work on tracks in the Anice Falls area. We will be using secateurs, light saws and bush saws to clear the walking track to make it comfortable to walk on. Please come along if you are interested, you will have a fun morning in the bush & go home satisfied that you have made a contribution to Royal NP. There are always plenty of jobs to 8

be done on our track days, large & small - something for everyone. Wear long pants & long sleeve shirts for protection, tools & gloves supplied. Hope to see you there

Wed 13 2/3 BUSHWALK- AUDLEY , HISTORY Nov Walk via Honeymoon Steps and Bridle Track some history along the way. Steps included in walk and uneven track. Approx. 6km

Wed 13 3 BUSHWALK- BLUE MTNS NAT PARK- LAZY DAY AT LINDEN Nov We will have a look at several scattered attractions at Linden. Kings Cave, then Caley's Repulse and an associated early colonial road. We will then walk to Paradise pool for lunch and an early season swim for the very brave. 10 km.

Wed 13 2/3 URBAN WALK- CIRCULAR QUAY TO Nov One of my favourite walks with stunning harbour views around Cremorne Reserve, where we will stop at MacCallum Pool for a dip (Optional ), then onto Mosman Bay before finishing at Bradley head, a great way to enjoy our beautiful Harbour.11 km

Thur 14 3 KAYAK- LOCAL WATERWAYS Nov Meet at various places in the shire or nearby at 8.30 & return by noon. Contact a few days before the event to confirm starting point. PFD compulsory, no sit ons please. This is a peer activity.

Thur 14 3 BUSHWALK- SUTHERLAND Nov Burnum Burnum- Woronora river. Meet 9am Grand Pde Sutherland outside Sutherland Oval tennis courts. Walk through Burnum Reserve across Woronora Bridge Prince Edward park back to cars. Approximately 8 km, some ascent bring morning tea and water

Sat 16 3 BUSHWALK- ILLAWARRA Nov Mt Kiera Ring Track. From Mt Pleasant. A Lovely walk through rain forest and other vegetation. Visit the Scout Camp and then to the Summit and views. Approx 8 - 9 kms.

Sun 17 3 CYCLING- THIRROUL to OAK FLATS Nov From Thirroul Beach along the cycleway to Wollongong for morning tea and around the lake to Oak Flats. Train from there to Thirroul for lunch. About 50km

Wed 20 3 BUSHWALK- ROYAL NAT PARK Nov Loftus Oval – Honeymoon track – Audley – Robertson Knoll – Uloola track to Wattle Forest. Return via Audley and Bridle track to Loftus. Approx 10km

Wed 20 3 BUSHWALK- HISTORICAL TUNNELS Nov Scarborough to Otford via Sea Cliff Bridge, Coaldale Beach. Stanwell Park Beach and the abandoned 1.6 km Otford rail tunnel. 12km

Thur 21 2 BUSHWALK - ROYAL NAT PARK FOREST PATH Nov Forest Path, discover why the community protested for this beautiful rainforest area to be protected from logging. Suitable for beginners and those seeking a short early morning social walk after breakfast followed by a cuppa at Audley. Home before lunch. Car shuffle required. 4.4km loop/1hr 30mins to 2hrs. Max 10 people

Sat 23 3/4 BUSHWALKING - ROYAL NATIONAL PARK Nov A 14Km loop walk from Audley via the Uloola, Karloo, Bottle Forest and Engadine tracks. One section of scrubby track and a couple of steep ascents. Two swimming spots along the way if it's a sunny day.

Sat 23 3 CYCLE- FANTASTIC SAT NIGHT M7 RIDE AND DINNER Nov Meet at Preston , Ash Rd sports field car park 3.45pm for a 4 pm start 54km on bike track to Lone Pine hotel for dinner & back under lights approx 9pm Jacket ( wet weather?), lights & repair kit required. Option one way dinner and return by train

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Mon 25 4 ROYAL NP - MONDAYS MYSTERY HIGHLIGHTS Nov Ever looked at the map and wondered about the local high points with interesting names. (Mt Leighton Bailey, Flinders Sugarloaf, Shrapnel Hill, Colbee Knob, Stony Batter Hill, Scouters Mountain etc.) Have you thought 'what is up there'? I know I have. This walk is mostly off track, to have a look at one of these areas. Rough & scratchy. 12 km.

Wed 27 2 WALK WITH A PURPOSE: From COMO to YUM CHA Nov Walk over Como Bridge, through parks in Oatley and South Hurstville to Hurstville followed by Yum Cha for those who are interested, train back to Como. 10km

Wed 27 3/4 BUSHWALKING- BLUE MOUNTAINS NAT PARK Nov Wentworth Falls. Starting at Conservation Hut to Wentworth Falls via the Overcliff-Undercliff track. Approx. 10-12 km

Wed 27 GENERAL MEETING Nov Sutherland Community Centre, Stapleton Ave. Sutherland at 7pm.

Thur 28 3 KAYAK- LOCAL WATERWAYS Nov Meet at various places in the shire or nearby at 8.30 & return by noon. Contact a few days before the event to confirm starting point. PFD compulsory, no sit ons please. This is a peer activity.

Thur 28 2 BUSHWALK- ROYAL NATIONAL PARK Nov Bundeena to Marley Beach and return. Coastal views, heathland and rock shelves. Approx 12.7k Good for those new to club.

2 – 7 3 BUSHWALKING- NEW ZEALAND Dec Best of Southern Alps Trek with a commercial company. Day walks between Tekapo and 2019 Queenstown: secluded ridges, the Mackenzie basin, vistas of Mt Aspiring and Mt Cook, hiking alongside Lake Wanaka, exploring the Siberia Valley and more. Waiting list only.

Wed 4 4 BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHWALK Dec Leura , Three Sisters, Leura Taking in Pool of Siloam, Gordon Falls, Leura Cascades, Dardanelles Track, Giant Stairway then Cliff Track back to Leura. Several steep ascents/descents (including metal stairs) 16-17km approx.

Wed 4 2/3 BUSHWALK - HEATHCOTE NAT PARK Dec Heathcote Pipeline to Lake Eckersley. Start at the scout camp at Heathcote down the Friendly Way. Walk along the service track of The Pipeline to Lake Eckersley for lunch and maybe a swim. Steps and a little off track. Approx. 10km

Fri 6 2 BEACH WALK- CRONULLA CIRCUIT Dec Walk to and from Cronulla station via the Esplanade, Old Fisheries and at low tide. Lunch and swim on the way. Approx. 6 kms. 7 Dec PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE -RSVP Due Dec1 2019 ANNUAL XMAS BREAKFAST BBQ – WILLOW TREE FLAT OFF LADY CARRINGTON from 7.30am Come along to this year’s Christmas gathering with the Club providing the BBQ breakfast. Willow Tree Flat , along Lady Carrington Drive at Audley. Just come along – bring plate, cutlery, chair and any other Christmas treats. Everyone welcome but to know numbers for catering please RSVP by 1st December

Sun 8 3 CYCLING- ROZELLE BAY Dec Fisho’s to Rozelle then Iron Cove Bridge and Bay ride, morning tea at Rozelle, return via Anzac Bridge, Darling Harbour, Central and Redfern to Kyeemagh. Mostly cycleways but some riding on quiet roads. Approx. 45 km

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Wed 11 3 URBAN WALK- MOSMAN BAY WHARF to BALMORAL BEACH Dec Starting at Mosman Bay wharf we follow the shoreline offering great views, walking past picturesque bays, lookouts, and spectacular harbour views, finishing off with a swimat Balmoral Beach, (Optional). Approx. 10km

Thur 12 3 KAYAK- LOCAL WATERWAYS Dec Meet at various places in the shire or nearby at 8.30 & return by noon. Contact a few days before the event to confirm starting point. PFD compulsory, no sit ons please. This is a peer activity.

Sun 15 3 CYCLING to ENFIELD Dec Fishos to Enfield nursery for morning tea. All on safe cycleway and quiet roads. About 40km

Wed 18 3 COASTAL WALK- KIAMA TO MINNAMURRA Dec Ocean views, spectacular rock formations and lovely beaches. If warm enough, a swim at Minnamurra River. Approx 12km

18-23 3/4 FULL PACK HIKE- ALPINE TRAVERSE PART OF THE ALPINE WALKING TRACK Dec 5 day/4 night Day 1 Falls Creek to Wallace’s Hut 14km, Day 2 Wallace’s Hut to Blair’s Hut 14km, Day 3 Blair’s Hut to Mt Hotham 12km, Day 4 Mt Hotham to Federation Hut via Mt Feathertop 14 km, Day 5 Federation Hut to Harriettville 13 km.

Sat 21 3 CYCLE- MYSTERY XMAS BREAKFAST RIDE Dec Beat the heat - Start early back by 11ish .Combo paths and roads , buy brunch. Approx. 40- 45 km

Wed 26 NO GENERAL MEETING Dec

Sun 29 3 CYCLING- CRONULLA AREA Dec Bay to Kurnell and then Cronulla. An easy ride mostly on cycleway/cycle lane. Burn off some of that Christmas indulgence with the ride and then add back with morning tea at Cronulla. About 30km

Tue 31 4 BUSHWALK- ROYAL NP - A WALK IN THE DARK Dec A late afternoon/night walk from Heathcote to Waterfall. We will start in the daylight and walk to Karloo Pool for a swim and dinner. As the sun sets we will walk to Uloola Turrets to get a very distant view of the 9.00 pm fireworks. Then the real fun begins as we make our way to Uloola Falls and on to Waterfall by torchlight. Perhaps best suited to Nyctophiles. 11 km

Advance Notices

Sun 2,3, KOSCIUSZKO NP - ALPINE WALKS - Pygmy Possum Lodge, Charlottes Pass Feb 2 to 4 Our annual week of alpine walking activities based at Pygmy Possum Lodge. Walks each Sun 9 day & possibly an overnight walk for those interested. Room rates - Couple $484, Twin Feb share $242 each, Single $315. Rooms have en-suites and meals are self catering. A very 2020 social week. Phone/email organisers to reserve a room. PAYMENT DUE NOW.

Sun 2 – A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS Sun 9 Pygmy Possum Lodge- Charlotte Pass Feb 1 night camping out at spot to be decided, night depends on the weather, not too far or too 2020 hard! You need to bring all your gear for an overnight, the club has tents, packs and other gear you can borrow if you want to "test " out over nighting.

17 - 26 3 3 CAPES TRACK & MARIA ISLAND - TASMANIA Mar Walk the 48km 3 Capes Track with amazing scenery, 4 days 3 nights staying in the well 2020 equipped national park huts. $495 or $396 for seniors. Then travel to Maria Island NP for 3 11

days 2 nights of walks, scenery, history and wildlife. Accommodation in the old penitentiary. TRIP FULL

18 to 25 1,2, VICTORIAN ALPS – BRIGHT April 3,4 A week in the beautiful town of Bright in the Victorian Alps. Walk, cycle, golf, visit historic 2020 towns, admire the autumn foliage. Plenty to do and see. $100 per room per night. Contact me for details.

April FULL PACK WALK- BUNDIAN WAY STAGE 2 2020 Flexible date and still in the early planning stage .Byadbo Wilderness to Delegate.40 km + possible 22km by vehicle to Delegate? Tougher and drier than section 1, A number of indigenous features and artefacts along this ancient aboriginal pathway.

25 April 3 CYCLING - PUB TO PUB – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST to 3 The route is yet to be finalised but will involve three one day rides based in Wagga Wagga May followed by three one day rides based in Canberra. Please send expressions of 2020 interest/commitment.

Fri 5 1/2 NORFOLK ISLAND 2020 DURING BOUNTY WEEK June - Bounty Day celebration on Monday 8 June. Package would include the big bounty day 12 June luncheon. Need to know numbers asap for accommodation & flights to be reserved for this 2020 island's big celebration.

Aug- NORWAY & ICELAND Expressions of interest wanted Sep I am planning a 4 week trip for August/September 2020. To spend approx. 2 weeks 2020 travelling in Norway and then 2 weeks travelling in Iceland. It will be a mixture of history, culture and day outdoor activities such as hiking or biking. I am wanting to get together a group of 14-16 people and then to develop our own itinerary and have our own guide. Wanting to finalise trip by August/September 2019 to get best choice of accommodation etc

Sep / 4 CYCLING - Perth to Albany South West WA Oct 3 week supported cycling trip in south west WA. Approximately 1000km. Accommodation in 2020 Motels, cabins or similar. Following the WA wildflower season. Sightseeing along the way, this will not be a rushed trip. Participant must be sufficiently fit to ride and carry panniers. Bikes: hire or BYO, Mountain bike, or wide tyre hybrid. If you're not a bike rider you have 12 months to practice and join in on club rides. Numbers will be limited. Expression of interest by email please.

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